Specialists
Did you know...
Hans Christian Anderson
struggled in school
Young Hans suffered all kinds of fears in school and often faked cramps, which were falsely diagnosed as epileptic fits. But private tutoring helped him pass examinations and at the age of 23 he became a writer. Anderson (1805-1875) wrote 168 fairy tales that have delighted children and adults everywhere, including 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'The Little Mermaid,' his most intimate works.
Social Worker
Villa Maria’s full-time social worker delivers our social development curriculum, which includes character education and the development of socio-emotional skills. The social worker facilitates group sessions for students to explore issues such as learning, development of social skills, peer relationships, self-esteem, and family issues. She conducts in-service training for teachers and acts as a liaison person between school personnel, parents and outside professionals. The social worker also provides casework and consultative services for students involving problems of personal adjustment which interfere with the student’s school program.